Temporary Exhibitions
The Beloved Gods and Buddhas of Northeastern Japan
- Date:
- Apr. 8 - May 21, 2023
- Location:
- Temporary Exhibition Gallery
Detail
During the Edo period, Japanese temples enshrined as principal images graceful, golden Buddha statues made in Kamigata (Kansai area) and Edo, which served as symbols of Buddhist view of world.
On the other hand, small halls of temples, small shrines and private houses enshrined rustic simple statues of Gods and Buddhas, carved by local carpenters and monks. The statues were treasured by the people as they were a part of their daily lives. These statues, called Minkan-Butsu (local folk Buddhist statues), have been recently attracting great attention.
This exhibition brings together and introduce approximately 130 folk Buddhist statues in Tohoku region for the first time. We try to reexamine the essence of religious beliefs and artistic expression in Japan.
Lecture by Sudo Hirotoshi
Apr. 22, 2023 14:00-15:30
at the Hall
Lecture by Yajima Shin
May 4, 2023 14:00-15:30
at the Hall
Buddha Drawing Workshop
Apr. 30, 2023 14:00-
*reservation required
at the Studio
Gallery Talks by the Artists
Apr. 14, Apr. 28, May 12, 2023 14:00-
*exhibition ticket required
at the Temporary Exhibition Gallery
Guardian Deity of the Mountain
Edo period
Anigawayamakamisya
Hachimantai-shi, Iwate
Admission
Advance tickets (same price as the group tickets) available at the museum and the ticket agencies until the day before the opening.
Adults
1,200(1,000)yen
Students of Senior High School and University
700(600)yen
Students of Elementary School and Junior High School
500(400)yen
